3/8" rod bolts vs RPM

HP HUNTER · 10-29-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce69camaro

The pistons are TRW L2287F, which I was told weighs a lot, they are full floating pistons and the rods were polished and balanced, if that matters.

As for slowing the car down after the line, I would take my foot off the pedal, slow down the car and then bump it into neutral, which is another question. I was told this is not a good idea to do with a P/G, agree or disagree?

I agree with Ed.

bruce69camaro · 10-30-2013, 07:06 AM

Thank you for all your advice.....

Ron Finney · 12-23-2013, 06:48 PM

I would not be afraid of ARP 3/8" rod bolts below 7,000rpm. Have used them for years, even with the old TRW pistons in the past.

10-30-2013, 07:06 AM	#2
bruce69camaro Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3/8" rod bolts vs RPM Thank you for all your advice.....

12-23-2013, 06:48 PM	#3
Ron Finney Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 168 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3/8" rod bolts vs RPM I would not be afraid of ARP 3/8" rod bolts below 7,000rpm. Have used them for years, even with the old TRW pistons in the past. __________________ Ron Finney 396V S/C Last edited by Ron Finney; 12-23-2013 at 06:50 PM.

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